Patents by Inventor Pepi Ross

Pepi Ross has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Immobilized valinomycin molecule for K+ sensor
    Patent number: 4973394
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized potassium ion-selective membrane comprising lysine-substituted valinomycin covalently bound to a polymeric substrate. The membrane of the invention exhibits improved stability and is used either on ISEs or on solid-state coated wire or semiconductor devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: SRI International
    Inventors: Pepi Ross, Allan J. Johnston, Amrit K. Judd
  • Electrochemical cncentration detector method
    Patent number: 4909908
    Abstract: Electrochemical biosensor systems or apparatus, components thereof, and methods for quantitatively measuring or assaying concentrations of selective substrates or metabolites in aqueous media as a function of electrochemical response to hydrogen peroxide concentration, using immobilized enzyme electrode means selective for the substrate or metabolite being measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Inventors: Pepi Ross, Marc J. Madou, Zoila Reyes, Joel F. Jensen, Sharon W. Wing, Virginia G. Rimer
  • Electrochemical concentration detector device
    Patent number: 4795542
    Abstract: Electrochemical biosensor systems or apparatus, components thereof, and methods for quantitatively measuring or assaying concentrations of selective substrates or metabolites in aqueous media as a function of electrochemical response to hydrogen peroxide concentration, using immobilized enzyme electrode means selective for the substrate or metabolite being measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Pepi Ross, Marc J. Madou, Zoila Reyes, Joel F. Jensen, Sharon W. Wing, Virginia G. Rimer